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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-7-1
pubmed:abstractText
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activation and the de novo production of angiotensin II contribute to cardiovascular disease through direct pathological tissue effects, including vascular remodeling and inflammation, as well as indirect action on nitric oxide bioavailability and its consequences. The endothelium plays a pivotal role in both vascular function and structure; thus, the predominant localization of ACE to the endothelium has implications for the pathobiology of vascular disease, such as coronary artery disease. Numerous experimental studies and clinical trials support the emerging realization that tissue ACE is a vital therapeutic target, and that its inhibition may restore endothelial function or prevent endothelial dysfunction. These effects exceed those attributable to blood pressure reduction alone; hence, ACE inhibitors may exert an important part of their effects through direct tissue action. Pharmacologic studies show that while ACE inhibitors may differ according to their binding affinity for tissue ACE the clinical significance remains to be determined.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0920-3206
pubmed:author
pubmed-author:BernsteinKennethK, pubmed-author:CelermajerDavidD, pubmed-author:CohenJeromeJ, pubmed-author:DahlöfBjörnB, pubmed-author:DeanfieldJohnJ, pubmed-author:DiezJavierJ, pubmed-author:DrexlerHelmutH, pubmed-author:DzauVictor JVJ, pubmed-author:FerrariRobertoR, pubmed-author:HanssonLennartL, pubmed-author:HornigBurkhardB, pubmed-author:HusainAhsanA, pubmed-author:JohnstonColinC, pubmed-author:LüscherThomasT, pubmed-author:LazarHaroldH, pubmed-author:LonnEvaE, pubmed-author:ManciniJohnJ, pubmed-author:MimranAlbertA, pubmed-author:PepineCarlC, pubmed-author:RabelinkTonT, pubmed-author:RemmeWillemW, pubmed-author:RuilopeLuisL, pubmed-author:RuzickaMarcelM, pubmed-author:SchunkertHeribertH, pubmed-author:SwedbergKarlK, pubmed-author:UngerThomasT, pubmed-author:Van GilstWiekW, pubmed-author:VaughanDouglasD, pubmed-author:WeberMichaelM
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
16
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
149-60
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
Pathophysiologic and therapeutic importance of tissue ACE: a consensus report.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Medicine, Brigham Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA. VDZAU@partners.org
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Review, Consensus Development Conference